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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.99, 3,307.48 and 972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.99, 3,307.48 and 972.40 is: 1,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.99 : 3,307.48 = 972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.99/3,307.48 = 972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.99x = 3,307.48 × 972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.99x = 3,216,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,195.98/2,204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.60

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